Dr. Phil Kieran: My daughter has ingrown hairs and is self-concious about her legs, any advice?
A GP provides advice to a parent regarding a teenager's skin irritation and ingrown hairs caused by shaving. The expert recommends stopping shaving until the skin heals and maintaining healthy skin habits.
Why it matters
It offers practical health advice for common dermatological issues faced by adolescents, emphasizing the importance of proper skin care.
Dr. Phil Kieran: Skin irritation from shaving can be a really upsetting problem for young people.
Dr Phil Kieran is a full-time GP practising in Cork. He previously presented RTE's 'You Should Really See a Doctor' and 'How Long Will You Live?'.
My 15-year-old has started to shave her legs this summer, but is getting ingrown hairs. Some of them have become infected and painful. She is using an antiseptic cream, which is helping. She has promised to stop shaving until the spots have cleared, but is feeling very self-conscious about her legs. What would you suggest?
Skin irritation from shaving can be a really upsetting problem for young people.
They can already be self-conscious about shaving and making the fact that they’re shaving more visible can compound the issue.
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